BINGHAMTON — Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated continued monetary hardship for residents and companies, New York State Electrical & Gasoline and Rochester Gasoline & Electrical Hhave launched the subsequent section of the statewide program which gives extra reduction to residential and small enterprise clients.
“Primarily based on present market costs, the typical residential buyer is predicted to see a 20 % enhance in electrical energy provide worth from December by way of March over final 12 months, and about 40 % extra for the fuel provide worth,” stated Patricia Nilsen, president and CEO of NYSEG and RG&E, in a information relase. “We acknowledge that it has been a tough winter season for a lot of of our clients and can proceed working to verify clients are getting any obtainable help they should warmth their houses.”
The New York State Public Service Fee has permitted an extra $672 million for a second spherical of economic assist for patrons who didn’t obtain a invoice reduction credit score within the first section of this system. Qualifying residential and small enterprise clients are eligible if they’ve any past-due stability from payments for service by way of Might 1, 2022, decreased by way of a one-time invoice credit score, as much as a most together with:
n NYSEG — As much as $1,000 for residential and as much as $1,250 for small enterprise clients.
n RG&E — As much as $1,500 for residential and small enterprise clients.
To qualify for a invoice credit score in 2023, a person will need to have a overdue stability for service billed by way of Might 1, 2022 and be a residential buyer who didn’t beforehand obtain an electrical or fuel invoice credit score.
Small enterprise clients with utilization beneath a sure level for electrical energy and fuel previously 12 months who’ve a overdue stability for service billed by way of Might 1, 2022 are additionally eligible.
Residential and small enterprise clients who meet the standards can have their invoice credit processed mechanically, and don’t must take any motion. They are going to be notified by a invoice message as soon as the credit score is utilized.
Residential clients additionally won’t have their service suspended for non-payment till after March 1, 2023, or 30 days after credit are utilized, whichever is later.
Prospects enrolled in a NYSEG or RG&E’s invoice low cost program or Power Help Program by Dec. 31, 2022 or have acquired advantages beneath New York State’s Emergency Rental Help Program or the Residence Power Help Program Common Arrears Complement final heating season and beforehand acquired a invoice reduction credit score, won’t obtain an extra credit score in 2023.